| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 290 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Depression in new mothers : myth vs. reality -- Conditions comorbid with postpartum depression -- Why depression is harmful for mothers -- Why maternal depression harms babies and children -- Assessment of postpartum depression -- Physiology of postpartum depression I : inflammation and psychoneuroimmunology -- Physiology of depression II : breastfeeding and mother-infant sleep -- Traumatic birth experiences -- Infant temperament -- Prematurity, infant health problems, and disability -- Psychological risk factors I : attributional style, self-esteem, and psychiatric history -- Psychological risk factors II : violence against women -- Social risk factors -- Complementary and integrative treatments I: omega-3s, SAM-e, and exercise -- Complementary and integrative therapies II : bright light therapy, vitamin D, St. John's wort, and emerging therapies -- Community intervention -- Psychotherapy -- Antidepressants in pregnant and breastfeeding women. |
| Subject |
Postpartum depression.
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Depression, Postpartum -- etiology.
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Depression, Postpartum -- diagnosis.
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Depression, Postpartum -- therapy.
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Maternal Welfare -- psychology.
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Risk Factors.
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Socioeconomic Factors.
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| ISBN |
9781138120754 (hardback) |
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1138120758 (hardback) |
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9781138120778 (pbk.) |
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1138120774 (pbk.) |
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9781315651521 (ebook) |
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